SWIFT/BIC code BPBAIT21078
BPBAIT21078 belongs to Banca Popolare di Bari in Lecce, Italy.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPBAIT21078 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPBAIT21 |
| Branch code | 078 |
| Bank | Banca Popolare di Bari |
| Branch | Filiale di Lecce Castello |
| City | Lecce |
| Country | Italy |
The way the Banca Popolare di Bari SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BPBA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 078 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch is behind SWIFT code BPBAIT21078?
BPBAIT21078 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Filiale di Lecce Castello, part of Banca Popolare di Bari in Lecce, Italy. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BPBAIT21078 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BPBAIT21078 against the details from Banca Popolare di Bari before sending.
What does each part of BPBAIT21078 mean?
BPBA is the institution code of Banca Popolare di Bari, IT is the ISO code of Italy, 21 is the code for the city or region and 078 identifies the branch Filiale di Lecce Castello.
Can I use BPBAIT21 instead of BPBAIT21078?
BPBAIT21 points to the main office of Banca Popolare di Bari, while BPBAIT21078 points to Filiale di Lecce Castello. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPBAIT21078.
How long does it take to send money to Banca Popolare di Bari?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banca Popolare di Bari in Italy?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.